Position Title: Christmas Kettle Coordinator

Employment Classification: Temporary/ Full Time

Location / Department: The Salvation Army Great Falls Corps

 

This is a seasonal role and is projected to start on November 1st, 2024. 

 

General Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the  Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His  name without discrimination.

Position Summary

The Christmas Kettle Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the day to day operations of the Christmas Kettle Fundraising  Program. This will include but is not limited to: scheduling and supervision of staff and volunteers as well as the placement and  collection of red kettles.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. Some post-secondary education preferred. A minimum of 6 months of related experience; supervisory experience preferred. Must submit to and pass a background check. Must complete Protecting the Mission – child safety training. Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be a minimum of 21 years old.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Must possess the ability to work as part of a dynamic, high performing team and maintain confidentiality. Must have the ability to relate positively to people from diverse backgrounds and communicate well with the general public. Willingness to accept and support the mission of The Salvation Army. Be flexible and open to new ideas, concepts, and ways of doing things while keeping pace with multiple priorities. Possess the ability to work well independently and in a detailed, professional and courteous manner. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Posses general accounting and bookkeeping knowledge. Ability to use basic office machines/equipment. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word & Excel. Able to pass a motor vehicle check as well as complete The Salvation Army driving test.

Essential Functions

Ensure all equipment (signs, stands, kettles, bells, aprons) are clean and in good working order. Ensure kettle signs and stands are delivered and stored according to store manager instructions prior to the first day of kettles. Work with Corps Officer to hire and train paid Bell Ringers. Will be responsible for processing paperwork and communication with DHQ. Develop and distribute weekly Bell Ringer/Driver schedule, coordinating with Corps Officer to incorporate volunteers. Preform “spot checks” on staff and volunteers throughout the day to ensure The Salvation Army is being represented appropriately. Collect and verify daily time slips for all paid staff to ensure accuracy prior to submitting to Corps Officer for processing. Supervise counting the kettle money and ensuring money is prepared for deposit. Assist with deposit paperwork. Troubleshoot issues that may hinder successful daily kettle operations. Travel to multiple Bell Ringer sites each today Monitor Bell Ringer / site productivity and work with Corps Officer to make adjustments as necessary. Be familiar with and ensure seasonal staff and volunteers maintain Protecting the Mission compliance. Adherence to employee dress codes while working. Other seasonal duties as assigned by Corps Officers.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, run, jump, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. Maintain the ability to grasp, push, pull objects such as files, file cabinet drawers, reach overhead, and carry office supplies. Maintain the ability to operate a computer, telephone, and similar technologies. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Special Comments

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.  A qualified  person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order meet the physical  requirements of the position.  The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is  reasonable and no undue hardship would result. I understand that The Salvation Army is a Christian organization and that my conduct should at no time undermine the organization’s modeling of Christian principals while I am on duty. As a representative of this organization I will present myself to be professional and of high moral character. I understand that I will be covered by Workman’s Compensation insurance while on the job and agree to cooperate in properly reporting all work-related injuries or accidents. I further understand I am not hired until I have been given written notification in the form of this job description signed below by both my immediate supervisor and the Corps Officer. This position description has been assigned to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

A generous benefits package is included with full-time positions:  paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical, vision, and dental insurance.

Health Insurance:  Low bi-weekly premiums for employee-only coverage, Kaiser HMO for those residing in a Kaiser service area, Anthem EPO/PPO is available for those residing outside a Kaiser service area.  Voluntary +1 and +family coverage at additional cost.  Delta Dental DHMO and DPPO dental insurance are offered. 

Life and Voluntary Options.  An employer-paid life insurance policy covers employees.  Voluntary supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability plans are available.

Retirement Plans:  Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan) 50% vested at five years eligible service time. Plus, an employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option.

Parental Leave:  The benefit is 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying events.

Sick Leave:  12 days of Sick Leave annually accruing from day one, eligible for use after three months’ service time. 

Paid Vacation:

Two weeks annually, accruing from day one, for non-exempt positions. Four weeks annually, accruing from day one, for exempt positions. Accrued vacation is eligible for use after six months’ service time.

Paid Holidays:  13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

 

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.